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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.10, 445.94 and 188.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.10, 445.94 and 188.96 is: 283.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.10 : 445.94 = 188.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.10/445.94 = 188.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.10x = 445.94 × 188.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.10x = 84,263.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,263.88/297.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.63

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